10 Interesting Facts About Her

Lisa Davina Phillip is a British actress and singer known for her portrayal of Ms. Johnson in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020).

The actress began her early career as a teenager, appearing in productions for theatrical groups such as Second Wave Centre For Youths Arts. Though also a singer, the actress does not have any music album to her credit yet, and much of her musical performances are embedded in her acting roles.

Away from her entertainment life, Lisa is a proud mother of one and works with different organizations in supporting persons with life-threatening conditions such as Sickle Cell Anaemia.

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Here is Everything About Lisa Davina Phillip You Should Know

1. Early Life and Career of Lisa Davina Phillip

Davina was born and raised in South London to her aspirational Grenadian parents who were part of the Windrush generation. Though her actual date of birth is still unknown, she fell in love with entertainment when she was a kid. As a child, Philip used to be described as a natural performer who was a good dancer and comedian.

2. She Holds a B.A in Drama 

Lisa’s passion for the screens became her driving force. In a bid to learn the art professionally, she went ahead to apply to the University of Northampton where she bagged a B.A in Drama, Media and Popular Culture. She also got a scholarship in 2001 and proceeded to The Academy Drama School in Whitechapel where she was able to make better her acting skills and establish herself as a strong professional in the industry.

3. Her Dream to be an Actress Was Nearly Killed by Her School Teacher

At age 15 while Lisa Davina Phillip was still in high school, she informed her school teacher about her intention of being an actress. The teacher, unfortunately, told Lisa that actors were chronically unemployed. Lisa was also admonished by her teacher to join the lunchtime Latin club since she was good at languages. But thankfully, she knew what she wanted and followed it headlong.

4. Lisa Davina Phillip Has Been an Entertainer since 2004

Although Lisa became a more known sequel to being starred in her Christmas musical fantasy movie Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020), she has actually been an entertainer since the early 200s on radio, in the theatre, on television, and film.

Davina Philip in 2003 became the runner-up for BBCs Norman Beaton Fellowship. This led to her promising career o radio. She has notably been featured in radio programs such as A Kind Home: James Baldwin in Paris.  She has also played the role of Sylvia in Madame Tempy and Dolly McPherson in Maya Angelou’s A Song Flung Up To Heaven.

Furthermore, she has done voiceover work. She notably voiced the lead role of teenage prostitute Macy in Jillian Li-Sue’s harrowing, award-winning short film Laters (2020).

For the theatre, Lisa Philip has starred in The Rwandan Testimonies, Waiting For Lefty, and Swing. She also did an understudy for Shenzi and Rafiki in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre) in 2006. Furthermore, the actress has appeared in Trevor Nunn’s critically acclaimed musical production of the Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (Savoy Theatre). Her other appearances are:

  • Catalyst  – Oval House Theatre
  • The Musical – Cambridge Theatre
  •  Ghost the Musical – 2011

The actress has further appeared in the British Christmas tradition of Pantomine consecutively since 2015 performing in theatres such as Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, and the Alban Arena.

  • Television

Lisa has an impressive record on T.V too, appearing on shows like Pearl Mcdonald, The Royal Today, and Doctors. She also has been featured in the following T.v programs

  •  Apple Tree House (CBeebies
  •  Call The Midwife (2020)
  • People Just Do Nothing (2017)
  •  This way Up (2021)
  •  TV’s Bloods (2022)
  •  Mockumentary Hard Cell (2022)
  • The Royal Today (2008)
  • Sky News Breakfast (2021)
  • Andy And The Band (2022)
  • Starsstruck (2022)
  • Film

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey will always be the first to pop up whenever her film career is considered. The film was not only her debut but also a successful breakthrough for her. It was released on Netflix on the 13th of November 2020.

She has also played Auntie Valrie in Boxing Day which happens to be the first black Brtish romantic comedy. The movie was released in the United Kingdom Cinemas on the 3rd of December 2021 and on Amazon in the US on the 17th of December 2021. The movie was inspired by writer, director, and star Aml Ameen’s life.

5. Who is Lisa Dating at the Moment?

So many people have been curious about the love life of Lisa Davina Phillip. Lisa has over the years managed to keep her love and relationship life very far from the media. As a matter of fact, even her daughter’s father has not yet been revealed.

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6. Her Daughter is Also an Actress

Lisa’s daughter is called Miai Leonie Phillip The 14 years old like her mother is an actress known for movies like Andy and the Band (2020), You Don’t Know Me (2021), and Zero Chill (2021).

7. Lisa Home-Schooled Her Daughter Till She Was 11

Davina did not permit her daughter to attend a conventional elementary school till she was 11 years old. This could be because of the fact that her daughter was born with Sickle Cell Anaemia.

Lisa’s daughter Miai had to face difficult moments characterized by pain while growing up but she has remained strong and resilient not allowing her condition to define who she is.

8. Davinia and Her Daughter are Ambassadors

Miai and her mother both work together as ambassadors and advocates for sickle cell anemia. The duo walk in collaboration with the Sickle Cell Society, The Afro Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT), and NHS Blood and Transplant where they encourage colored people to register for the scheme and be part of what they are doing.

9. What is Lisa Davina Phillip’s Net Worth?

Lisa Davina Phillip’s net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million from her career as an entertainer. She also is said to have made some of her money from other business ventures.

10.  What is Her Hobby?

The singer and actress love to spend family time with her only daughter. She also appears to be a lover of pets, especially rabbits.

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